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R1 667+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CPT
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R418 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 March 2026.

Mon 6/415:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2R13 695
Sun 15/314:30
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:05
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R13 711
Tue 17/315:35
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop30h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 744
Thu 16/415:10
IAD
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JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R13 760
Sun 12/421:45
IAD
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JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/417:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R13 809
Wed 15/415:10
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R13 826
Sun 30/813:20
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R13 842
Sat 2/513:20
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/517:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/2R14 005
Tue 14/413:20
IAD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/417:50
JNB
-
IAD
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R14 022
Wed 18/321:50
IAD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/422:50
JNB
-
IAD
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R14 054
Sun 26/418:50
IAD
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CPT
3 stops60h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/514:25
CPT
-
IAD
3 stops33h 43m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R14 839
Wed 15/413:20
IAD
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CPT
1 stop40h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/416:35
CPT
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IAD
1 stop33h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R15 100

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/5

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 699

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/4

10:55-14:35

1 stop21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:50-8:55

2 stops25h 05m

R17 797

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/5

21:40-3:55

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

R18 189

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

10:55-16:20

2 stops23h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 20/4

11:15-8:55

3 stops27h 40m

R18 777

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - HLA

IADHLA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/4

10:55-22:05

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 28/4

10:00-8:55

3 stops28h 55m

R20 804

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 21/6

13:20-11:50

1 stop40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

16:35-11:35

1 stop25h 00m

R21 245

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 30/3

10:55-10:15

1 stop41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:20-8:40

1 stop40h 20m

R22 079

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/5

10:55-16:20

2 stops23h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15-8:55

3 stops27h 40m

R22 144

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/5

10:55-13:05

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

17:30-19:45

3 stops32h 15m

R22 405

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

DCA - CPT

DCACPT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

12:00-19:15

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

20:50-22:36

2 stops31h 46m

R23 566

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C.

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When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R12 714). Flying from Washington, D.C. in January will prove the most costly (average of R20 689). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

From Washington, D.C. you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (814 flights per day), Chicago (466 flights per day) and Atlanta (415 flights per day).

Istanbul
Istanbul
From R10 038
Lome
Lome
From R14 191
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
From R8 122
Orlando
Orlando
From R418

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest city to fly to from Washington, D.C. is Orlando, with prices starting at R418. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Orlando
Orlando
From R418
Chicago
Chicago
From R1 385
Nashville Intl
Nashville Intl
From R1 604
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From R2 263

Airline reviews for flights from Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Washington, D.C.. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 382 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Atlanta, Boston, Cairo. While Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R13 401. Baltimore/Washington airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R21 245. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

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    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Johannesburg from R13 401 round trip
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R15 117 round trip

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